1 . Seoul is a modern city full of delicious food options (选择) as well as great attractions, historical sights, and places to shop.
Best time to visit
The best month for sightseeing in Seoul is during the warm weather between summer and early fall.
Getting around
In Seoul, you have three main forms of transportation: train, subway, and taxi. The fastest option to get around Seoul is the Airport Railroad Express train. It has two options: the express and the all-stop. While the all-stop option is cheaper, it’s about 15 minutes slower than the express.
Seoul has one of the largest subway stations in the world with 14 lines. It may seem a bit awful, but once you get used to it, it’s pretty easy.
Another option to get around Seoul is to rent a car. This is one of the least used options as Seoul has a convenient public transportation system.
Places to visit
Everland — the largest theme park in Korea.
Lotte World — a great theme park for kids with never-ending thrill rides.
Seoul Tower — a symbolic skyscraper where you can take breathtaking views of the city.
TrickEye 3D museum — if you love photos, you will find strange photos in this museum.
Where to stay
There are lots of places to stay at Seoul. Below are our top recommendations (推荐):
Myeongdong is tourists’ popular option. It has great shopping malls, great food, and lively nightlife. You can stay at the Aloft Seoul Myeongdong.
Gangnam is another popular district, which has become famous thanks to the song Gangnam Style. One of the best areas in Gangnam is Garosugil,where you will find cafes, art galleries, retail (零售) stores. A great hotel option in this area is the Dormy Inn Premium Seoul Garosugil.
1. When is the best time to visit Seoul?| A．January. | B．February. | C．September. | D．December. |
| A．Everland. | B．Seoul Tower. | C．Lotte World. | D．Garosugil. |
| A．Myeongdong is a shop favored by tourists. |
| B．Gangnam has become popular because of a hit song. |
| C．Renting cars is the most common way to get around Seoul. |
| D．The all-stop train offers a more comfortable but more expensive service. |
2 . The 2021 (22nd) Hainan Island Carnival kicked off in Haikou, capital city of Hainan province, on Dec 10th, 2021.
Zhang Xu, Chinese vice-minister of Culture and Tourism, said in his speech that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism will continue to support Hainan in comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, support Hainan's aim to become an international tourism consumption center, and provide assistance for the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port.
The festival jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the People's Government of Hainan province has become a vital platform in the past 20 years for Hainan to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in the fields of tourism, culture and sports with the world. This session of Hainan Island Carnival digs deep into all the possible “joyful elements” and fully displays the rich and unique tourism and cultural resources of Hainan so as to engage both tourists and residents to actively participate and interact in building Hainan Island, which has entered its peak tourism season, into a joyful destination for visitors around the world.
Apart from the opening ceremony, a series of exciting activities are scheduled to be held during the festival, including 2021 Hainan World Leisure Tourism Expo, 2021 Hainan International Tourism and Food Expo, the second Hainan International Tourism Equipment Expo, the second Hainan World Culture Week, and the fourth China-ASEAN University Student Culture Week.
Haikou is the event's main venue (主会场), while five other cities, namely, Sanya, Danzhou, Qionghai, Wanning and Wenchang, will serve as supporting venues, in which conferences and exhibitions, culture and art, sports and competitions, and promotional activities will be staged to enrich people s visiting experience.
In terms of tourism, resources of attractive scenic spots, rural tourism, shopping tourism are fully included, seven thematic (主题的) tourism routes including shopping, rural tourism, health tourism, red tourism, conference and exhibition, research and study, oceanic tourism will be launched to attract more visitors to travel to Hainan, which will stimulate (刺激) tourism consumption and help the construction of an international tourism consumption center.
1. What does the underlined phrase “kicked off” probably mean?| A．struck | B．ended | C．declared | D．started |
| A．We can enjoy a variety of activities. | B．It is organized by Sanya government. |
| C．It is held only in the Capital city, Haikou. | D．We can visit more than 20 platforms. |
| A．To suggest what people should do after it. | B．To show the potential effects of the carnival. |
| C．To prove to us why they hold the carnival. | D．To introduce how they develop shopping tourism. |
| A．A main venue of the carnival. | B．An important platform. |
| C．A free trade port in China. | D．A university student center. |
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Last summer, my friend and me visited Beijing’s Hutongs, which made us have the deep understanding of Beijing. The Hutongs mainly built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nobody know exactly how many Hutongs there are in Beijing. If we connected all Hutongs together, and the total length would even be long than the Great Wall. As is known, the Great Wall is about 4,000 mile long. Some Hutongs are such narrow that a person like me, in order to get through, has to walk sideways. And some Hutongs have more than 20 turns. With our delight, some are well preserved, where we can experience typically life of old Beijing locals.
4 . A tiger park in Phuket, Thailand is preparing to welcome back foreign visitors this week. The reopening is part of a plan to bring back foreign visitors with COVID-19 vaccination(疫苗接种)to the island. The visitors do not have to follow lockdown rules. After 14 days, as long as they have no coronavirus infection(新冠感染), they can travel elsewhere in Thailand.
Chadarat Taodaeng is the general manager of Tiger Kingdom in Phuket. He said the park had put safety measures in place before Thursday’s reopening to help foreign visitors feel comfortable.
"We have vaccinated more than 90 percent of our workers and also trained them about the ‘new normal' tourism," the manager said. The park has more than 50 tigers and a cheetah. And visitors can get close to them. Since the pandemic(流行病） lockdowns, visitor numbers have dropped from nearly 1, 000 a day to fewer than 20.
Thailand lost about $50 billion in tourism when foreign arrivals fell to 6.7 million last year. In 2019, the country had nearly 40 million visitors. And Phuket suffered from a large number of job losses and business closings.
"I’m happy that finally there will be people visiting the tigers, and Phuket city will be bustling again," said the park’s assistant manager, Phonphawit Ton-od. She added that the reopening would "help with both tigers’ and the workers’ mental health."
Even though there has been an increase in the popularity of parks like the Tiger Kingdom, experts（专家） are against the opening. Clearly, there are worries over safety after some attacks （袭击）by the animals. Bringing back visitors is important to Thailand’s economy（经济）. But government officials also have to deal with a recent increase in coronavirus infections.
1. What kind of foreign visitors does the tiger park want?| A．rich ones. | B．brave ones. | C．polite ones. | D．safe ones. |
| A．The money the country lost. | B．The visitors the park receives. |
| C．Measures the park has taken. | D．The numbers of animals in the park. |
| A．Busy. | B．Silent. | C．Clean. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．Foreigners may spread diseases. |
| B．They are worried about hidden risks. |
| C．The wild animals in the park may suffer. |
| D．Over-tourism may damage the environment. |
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Lady and gentlemen,
Welcome. Let me introduce my hometown to you. I hope you will enjoy the beautiful countryside with me as your guide.
In first glance, my hometown is a very ordinary place, which is not different from any another town. There are two thousand people living here, but very little shops or restaurants, so people have to go to the mall in the city. Why does travelers come from all over the country to visit our town then? Some of the scenery in this area ranks among best in the country. It is a place where you can see many tall maple trees, that wide roads run alongside farms, and where a big river flows with countless ducks on it. With such many beautiful things to see, my hometown appeals to many professional photographers.
I think you will have a good time there.
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◆Enter the Colosseum in the footsteps of gladiators (角斗士) and imagine what it feel alike to be at the thrilling scene. Wander at the ancient temples and ruins of the Roman Forum while learning about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Skip-the-line access is provided at both the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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◆Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
◆All cancellations must be received in emailing. Tours and passes will be refunded (退款) if canceled more than 24 hours before the tour start time. However, the following penalties (惩罚) apply:
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No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time or to appear at all.
1. Which place do tourists have to line up to enter?| A．The Vatican Museums. | B．Sistine Chapel. |
| C．Roman Forum. | D．The Colosseum. |
| A．Email at least a day before it. |
| B．Be absent from the whole tour. |
| C．Call at least half a day before it. |
| D．Visit only the Vatican Museums. |
| A．To introduce a sightseeing schedule. |
| B．To inform visitors of safety measures. |
| C．To promote a Rome sightseeing ticket. |
| D．To explain how to cancel a sightseeing. |
7 . No matter which place you decide to visit in Spain, you’ll find a beautiful beach waiting just for you. These popular beaches can meet the needs of people from all walks of life.
Cala de Algaiarens, Minorea
With soft golden sand and clear water, this beach is perfect for snorkeling (浅滩潜水) and visiting underwater caves. The beach belongs to a local man, so tourists have to pay a small entry fee. The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isn’t safe for kids.
Cala Tarida, Ibiza
Besides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches; one of them is Cala Tarida. Just relax on the white sand or go swimming in clear water. It is an ideal location to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza.
Beach of La Concha, San Sebastian
It has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe. It’s so popular during the holidays that tourists have to struggle to get some space. Even though the beach is a 10- minute walk from the city, the white sand and the amazing clear waters do make the city a new world.
Sotavento, Canary Islands
As an ideal choice for travelers, Sotavento offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers. The beach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August.
1. What can visitors do in Cala Tarida?| A．They can enjoy a music festival. | B．They can go snorkeling. |
| C．They can go surfing. | D．They can fly kites. |
| A．It’s perfect for people to fly kites. | B．It covers a distance of 17 miles. |
| C．The beach is open only in August. | D．The waves are huge and dangerous. |
| A．Cala de Algaiarens | B．Cala Tarida |
| C．Beach of La Concha | D．Sotavento |
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Greensboro
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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1. Where can you go to enjoy some natural scenery?| A．Fairbanks and Greensboro. | B．Los Angeles and Anchorage. |
| C．Los Angeles and Greensboro. | D．The Mississippi River and Anchorage. |
| A．watch a roses parade | B．attend a light show |
| C．go on a two-day boat trip | D．enjoy a national folk festival |
| A．paying $2,000 in advance | B．replying to one text message |
| C．requesting free travel information | D．paying message rates yourself |
9 . Reykjavik, Iceland
Although Iceland’s capital city is one of Europe’s coldest spots, it has plenty of natural hot springs to warm up in and some of the best can be found in the Nauthólsvík area of the city. The annual Winter Lights Festival, which takes place in February, is a spectacular celebration.
Visitors can try their hand at a range of winter sports or skate on the city’s Tjornin pond. Many cozy coffee houses sell rúgbraue — locally made, dark, sweet bread.
“An unmissable experience during winter is a dip in one of the city’s many outdoor geothermal (地热的) swimming pools,” says Eliza Reid, who co-founded icelandwritersretreat. com with Erica Green. “There is no experience quite like being in these naturally warm waters with snowflakes tickling your nose. Each swimming pool has its own character, and everyone has their favorite.”
Where to sleep: Owned by Icelandair, Hotel Marina is a colorful hotel located in one of the city's trendiest districts.
Hotel Marina, Myrargata 2, Reykjavík; +354 560 8000.
Where to eat: Dill Restaurant in the Nordic House cultural center. Chef Gunnar Karl Gíslason is enthusiastic about local produce and the food here is some of the freshest in Iceland.
Dill Restaurant, Sturlugotu 5, Reykjavík; +354 552 1522.
What to do: Harpa, the city's concert hall, was designed by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson to reflect Iceland’s geology. It’s constructed from more than a thousand glass blocks.
Harpa, Austurbakki 2, Reykjavík, +354 428 5000; daily, 8 a.m. -midnight.
1. What can we know about rúgbraue?| A．It’s a winter sport. | B．It's a coffee shop. |
| C．It's a kind of bread | D．It’s a locally-built pond. |
| A．Eliza Reid. | B．Erica Green. |
| C．Olafur Eliasson. | D．Gunnar Karl Gíslason. |
| A．Dive in a river. | B．Enjoy a concert. |
| C．Skate in outdoor swimming pools. | D．Celebrate Summer Lights Festival. |
10 . EcoTreasures, a young tour company based in Sydney, have involved a new plan in their Manly Coastal Walks to remove marine debris from Penguin habitats.
The tour company specializes in Ecotourism experiences on Sydney’s Northern Beaches and within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales. Ecotreasures have been lucky to host a range of international study tour students visiting Sydney this winter, who have been participating in the plan. The students arrive in Australia for short stays of generally 7—14 days, which consist of English lessons and Australia tour experiences. EcoTreasures owner, Damien McClellan, has been happy to host the students on his tours and to involve a new element in the half-day adventure, with a purpose to clean up marine debris that accumulates in the natural environment known to be the habitat for little penguins.
McClellan has been very proud to run these tours, which highlight a range of environmental awareness messages, and mentions, “when we visit the little penguin habitat at Collins Beach in Sydney Harbour National Park we conduct a beach clean-up. The students always put in 110% and we remove as much as marine debris from the catchment(积水处) as possible. We are all giving back to the location we are appreciating because of its natural beauty, and I’m proud of all these international guests caring for Australia’s environment.”
The tours offer a great display of Sydney’s natural setting right on the city’s door step. Mr. McClellan also adds, “The students and teachers really enjoy their experience on the walk around Manly. We visit the beach, Sydney Harbour National Park, Cabbage tree Aquatic reserve and Manly suburbs all in a half day adventure. We always keep the walk fun and interesting by identifying native plants & searching for Whales from land with binoculars and other wildlife along the way.”
EcoTreasures was founded in 2010 by Damien McClellan, and the business is looking forward to working with more partners in the future, developing new ecotourism plans for a range of target markets, and keeping it fun is part of the plan. EcoTreasures is Advanced Ecotourism and ROC certified.
1. What does EcoTreasures mainly specialize in?| A．protecting Little Penguins. |
| B．teaching students about environmental protection. |
| C．cleaning up penguin habitats. |
| D．holding ecotours in certain areas. |
| A．water | B．animal | C．trash | D．rock. |
| A．His appreciation for natural beauty. |
| B．His purpose to run the tours. |
| C．His pride to run the tours. |
| D．The importance of raising environmental awareness. |
| A．the tours are pleasant and valuable. |
| B．the tours make the students tired. |
| C．the tours are held far from Sydney. |
| D．the tours are held mainly for students |
